Below Average

Score: 37/100

Southern Careers Institute-Waco

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Waco, Texas 76706

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 48%

Outcomes

48/100

Affordability

50/100

Resources

40/100

Experience

26/100

Prestige

17/100

Quick Stats

205

Total Enrollment

48%

Graduation Rate

41%

Retention Rate

25.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Southern Careers Institute-Waco Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $253,884
Avg rent near campus: $1,421/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 76704 (9.9% cap, Waco)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

93%

Receive Any Aid

85%

Receive Pell Grants

64%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Medical/Clinical Assistant 90 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 13 grads/yr Electrician 11 grads/yr General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 4 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Southern Careers Institute-Waco's top programs commonly pursue.

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Medical assistants

$44k/yr 811,000 jobs

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Signal and track switch repairers

$84k/yr 8,700 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Electricians

$62k/yr 818,700 jobs

Security and fire alarm systems installers

$59k/yr 85,900 jobs

Student Demographics

205

Total Students

80%

Women

43%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 24%

Hispanic 34%

Black 30%

Asian 2%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 24%

Hybrid (Some Online) 76%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 43%

25-64 (Adult) 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Careers Institute-Waco?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Southern Careers Institute-Waco?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Careers Institute-Waco?

The graduation rate at Southern Careers Institute-Waco is 48%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Southern Careers Institute-Waco a good school?

Southern Careers Institute-Waco has a Repit College Score of 37/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Southern Careers Institute-Waco?

Southern Careers Institute-Waco has a total enrollment of 205 students.

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